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How To Get a Job in 30 Minutes!!

Ellen Kelly, Director of Career Success �

• What is Handshake & How To Filter During Handshake Job Search

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• Marketing documents typical for a successful job search

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• Elevator Pitches

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• Social Media posts

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• Networking Contacts

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AGENDA

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1. Filter – Filter –Filter
2. Save your Search/Notifications
3. Uploading Docs
4. How to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• LinkedIn Profile
• References
• Thank You Letter

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Key Marketing Documents

Elevator Pitch!!

Prepare & Practice �Elevator Pitch

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Hi! My name is _______________________ and I’m a (First or Second-Year/Junior/Senior/Graduate student) studying _______________________.  I’m looking for a position in ________________________. In my last internship/job/class project, I was able to gain experience in ______________________.   I know your company specializes in _____________________. I would be very interested in hearing about (internships/jobs) you may have available in ____________________________________.

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Social Media ….�User Beware

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Social Media gone bad…..�

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• Posting inappropriate photos
• Posting inappropriate comments - ie. trash talking, cursing
• Bad grammar/communication skills
• Posting unprofessional plans
• Posting lies
• Appearing argumentative, confrontational, easily triggered

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Networking…..

the exchange of information or services among individuals…specifically 

the cultivation of productive relationships for employment or business

Who Do You Know???

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Starter Question: What do you love to do?

• LinkedIn Alumni Network
• Professional Organizations according to major/industry/occupation  
• Professors
• Mentors
• Previous coworkers
• Student Clubs
• People you know already! Family, friends, neighbors 

Thank You!!!